Her Diary:
Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner.I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset at the fact that I was a bit late, but he made no comment on it. Conversation wasn’t flowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet so we could talk.He agreed, but he didn’t say much.I asked him what was wrong; he said, “Nothing.” I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset. He said he wasn’t upset, that it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry about it. On the way home, I told him that I loved him. He smiled slightly, and kept driving.I can’t explain his behaviour – I don’t know why he didn’t say, “I love you, too.”
When we got home, I felt as I had lost him completely, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore. He just sat there quietly, and watched TV.He continued to seem distant and absent. Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed.About 15 minutes later, he came to bed. But I still felt that he was distracted, and his thoughts were somewhere else. He fell asleep – I cried. I don’t know what to do.I’m almost sure that his thought are with someone else. My life is a disaster.
His Diary:
Bike won’t start … can’t figure out why.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
To The Out and Back....
Well guys we {george,terry,dave and me} just completed a 4,500km motorcycle journey from Victoria, up through central NSW to the QLD borders into the SW Qld. Oil fields. An epic journey and not many twisty mountain roads as most motorcyclist love, but this time taking in the out back areas of Bourke, the Darling River and a very isolated town on the QLD border called Hungerford where we were supposed to make it to the Hungerford annual Gymkhana.
Well we didn’t make it because out back, the roads are not very safe when rain is predicted and when we got to Bourke, as they can turn into ice skating rinks and you can be isolated for days. So a big detour through the Jackson oilfields. And the highlights, Flat tyres, nearly losing it at 60 kms in a bull dust rut, Dave Mylius hitting Mr Emu (one of 10 zillion) and off the bike, then laying on the road beside him, with poor Mr emu squawking in his death throes, Dave splitting his leg open but still continuing down to Bourke, then riding the KL into the Emergency Ramp at the hospital, on the bike kick the stand down and go in to have gravel dug out of his knee, lots of very odd people at the towns and pubs all along the way, including a bunch of lap dancers who turned out to be Jehovas Witnesses, some guy making moonshine, the Grand Final being watched in a Rugby League heartland, amazing camping in the Australian bush alongside billabongs and riversides…and finally Mike reciting to Terry, The Man from Snowy River yes all verses, fireside at the back of Forbes after some/few… glasses of red..
Well we didn’t make it because out back, the roads are not very safe when rain is predicted and when we got to Bourke, as they can turn into ice skating rinks and you can be isolated for days. So a big detour through the Jackson oilfields. And the highlights, Flat tyres, nearly losing it at 60 kms in a bull dust rut, Dave Mylius hitting Mr Emu (one of 10 zillion) and off the bike, then laying on the road beside him, with poor Mr emu squawking in his death throes, Dave splitting his leg open but still continuing down to Bourke, then riding the KL into the Emergency Ramp at the hospital, on the bike kick the stand down and go in to have gravel dug out of his knee, lots of very odd people at the towns and pubs all along the way, including a bunch of lap dancers who turned out to be Jehovas Witnesses, some guy making moonshine, the Grand Final being watched in a Rugby League heartland, amazing camping in the Australian bush alongside billabongs and riversides…and finally Mike reciting to Terry, The Man from Snowy River yes all verses, fireside at the back of Forbes after some/few… glasses of red..
Monday, June 13, 2011
Queens Birthday to Dunkeld
Everything you need to know...
When: Queens Birthday Weekend 2011
Who: Mick (Versys), George ('Prilla RS), Alby (KTM Adventure), Stuart (K1100LT)
Where: Western Victoria to Dunkeld, back though the Grampians
Weather: Showers, cold
How far: 604km
Notable event: Alby rolling in on his new KTM Adventure
Notable sayings:
Alby - "Don't you love that new bike smell"
Mick - "Where's my airbed?"
Mick (again) - "Where's my credit card?"
George - "I didn't sleep, my tent was too close to Mick's"
Stuart
11th June 2011
When: Queens Birthday Weekend 2011
Who: Mick (Versys), George ('Prilla RS), Alby (KTM Adventure), Stuart (K1100LT)
Where: Western Victoria to Dunkeld, back though the Grampians
Weather: Showers, cold
How far: 604km
Notable event: Alby rolling in on his new KTM Adventure
Notable sayings:
Alby - "Don't you love that new bike smell"
Mick - "Where's my airbed?"
Mick (again) - "Where's my credit card?"
George - "I didn't sleep, my tent was too close to Mick's"
Stuart
11th June 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Cult of the 'K'
This post is dedicated to the BMW K series motorcycles. With the K1200LT, BMW's production of the K series longtidinal four cylinder ceased after 27 years. The K series produced 16 road models (but no dual purpose variants) from 750 to 1,200 cc. The K series was designed by BMW's Dr's Eng Josef Fritzenwenger and Stefan Pachernegg, with the first bikes released in 1983. The unique engine/gearbox/drive train spine was revolutionary in that the power ran along the bike until the differential. 
There is a wealth of material on the 'Net on their design, modifications and 'How to' resources. This posting is about the five K series BMW's I have owned between 1988 and 2011. 
K100 (1988 to 1996) My first K100 was bought in Melbourne as our transport while I was a student in Tasmania. Over eight years, it transported us around Tasmania and the east coast of Australia, before sailing accross the Tasman with me on 'Union Rotorua'. Sold in 1996 for a BMW F650. 
K100RS (2003-2005) My second (K100RS) was bought sight unseen on eBay - I rode it back to London from Norfolk. We were moving to Australia from the UK, and my 2001 Ducati didn't qualify for importation. At 20 years, the RS was able to be loaded into our household container for a sea trip to Melbourne and new life in the Colonies. Great handling sports tourer, sold on eBay and moved to South Australia. 
K1200RS (2005-2006) The third was an ex-Police K1200RS, which had been converted back to dual-seat configuration. Despite the telltale white, the K1200 was a weapon of smooth power, comfort and long distance weekend runs. Sadly, the only bike I've ever written off - embedded in the back of a sub-compact on the daily commute. 
K100RT (2008 - ) My fourth is another ex-Police K100RT. The 'RT started life in Tasmania with a fellow uni student, migrated to New Zealand for a while then back to Queensland and now Melbourne. Like an old racehorse, she has been put out to pasture and the odd weekend ride. Roadworthy, but with only 107,000 km on the clock after 26 years, plenty of riding left. 
K1100LT (2011 - ) My fifth and current squeeze is K1100LT full dress tourer. For less than the price of a scooter, it's got full luggage, stereo and an 1,100 cc powerplant that pulls like a tractor. This will be the mount for my forthcoming East Coast road trip (2 weeks plus or minus). What has made the K series a legend? K series bikes are bulletproof and will run to 300,000km. The gearboxes are legendary for smoothness and parts are readily available from after-market suppliers worldwide. Hopefully, there will always be a K in my garage. Stuart 10th April 2011
There is a wealth of material on the 'Net on their design, modifications and 'How to' resources. This posting is about the five K series BMW's I have owned between 1988 and 2011. 
K100 (1988 to 1996) My first K100 was bought in Melbourne as our transport while I was a student in Tasmania. Over eight years, it transported us around Tasmania and the east coast of Australia, before sailing accross the Tasman with me on 'Union Rotorua'. Sold in 1996 for a BMW F650. 
K100RS (2003-2005) My second (K100RS) was bought sight unseen on eBay - I rode it back to London from Norfolk. We were moving to Australia from the UK, and my 2001 Ducati didn't qualify for importation. At 20 years, the RS was able to be loaded into our household container for a sea trip to Melbourne and new life in the Colonies. Great handling sports tourer, sold on eBay and moved to South Australia. 
K1200RS (2005-2006) The third was an ex-Police K1200RS, which had been converted back to dual-seat configuration. Despite the telltale white, the K1200 was a weapon of smooth power, comfort and long distance weekend runs. Sadly, the only bike I've ever written off - embedded in the back of a sub-compact on the daily commute. 
K100RT (2008 - ) My fourth is another ex-Police K100RT. The 'RT started life in Tasmania with a fellow uni student, migrated to New Zealand for a while then back to Queensland and now Melbourne. Like an old racehorse, she has been put out to pasture and the odd weekend ride. Roadworthy, but with only 107,000 km on the clock after 26 years, plenty of riding left. 
K1100LT (2011 - ) My fifth and current squeeze is K1100LT full dress tourer. For less than the price of a scooter, it's got full luggage, stereo and an 1,100 cc powerplant that pulls like a tractor. This will be the mount for my forthcoming East Coast road trip (2 weeks plus or minus). What has made the K series a legend? K series bikes are bulletproof and will run to 300,000km. The gearboxes are legendary for smoothness and parts are readily available from after-market suppliers worldwide. Hopefully, there will always be a K in my garage. Stuart 10th April 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Yes Sir, you can have the luxury edition!
Stuart has bought a new (well, nearly new...) bike for this year's planned road trip. While I love the Street Triple dearly, even I'm stretching credibility to call it a tourer for Shafted's weekend jaunts to nowhere.
The bike was brought privately after a failed eBay auction - the Seller was relocating interstate and couldn't justify the freight cost to the West. It has colour-mathced panniers and top box, (dodgy) ABS and a stereo.
The handling is pretty good considering the mass, and last weekend it got the Pillion's 'stamp of approval' after a ride to Healseville for lunch. A small sub-committee (two - me and Giles) has been formed to plan a road trip to head north through central VIC, NSW and QLD and maybe a return down the coast.
Stuart
30th March 2011
The bike was brought privately after a failed eBay auction - the Seller was relocating interstate and couldn't justify the freight cost to the West. It has colour-mathced panniers and top box, (dodgy) ABS and a stereo.
The handling is pretty good considering the mass, and last weekend it got the Pillion's 'stamp of approval' after a ride to Healseville for lunch. A small sub-committee (two - me and Giles) has been formed to plan a road trip to head north through central VIC, NSW and QLD and maybe a return down the coast.
Stuart
30th March 2011
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